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The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations
1st June 2020

What is the Private Rented Sector Regulations

and who does it apply to?

These Regulations come into force on 1st June 2020 

These Regulations apply in England only to:

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(a) all new specified tenancies from 1st July 2020; and

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(b)all existing specified tenancies from 1st April 2021.

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One of the aims of the regelation is to improve levels of safety in rental properties,

legislations relating to regular mandatory Electrical Safety Checks

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​Further information from the English Government can be found Here

Landlords

Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure the properties they rent privately are safe to live in.

Maintaining the safety of the electrical installations within a property is crucial and landlords have legal obligations to verify this.

Landlords now must ensure they appoint a competent person or company to undertake routine Electrical Inspection work and complete an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).​

This will give confidence that the rented residential property meets all the required electrical safety standard to the current BS7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations.

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Listed below are the legal obligations on landlords within England.

 

​In England, under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 landlords are required to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested,

At least every five years,

by a person who is qualified and competent.

This applies to new tenancies from the 1st July 2020

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to all other tenancies from the 1st April 2021.

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For further information on EICR reports and Inspection & testing please view our dedicated pages below

Inspection & Testing

EICR​​​

Landlords of privately rented accommodation must:

  • Ensure the electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at least every 5 years.​

  • Obtain a report from the person conducting the inspection and test which gives the results and sets a date for the next inspection and test.​

  • Supply a copy of this report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection and test.​

  • Supply a copy of this report to a new tenant before they occupy the premises.​

  • Supply a copy of this report to any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request for the report.​

  • Supply the local authority with a copy of this report within 7 days of receiving a request for a copy.​

  • Retain a copy of the report to give to the inspector and tester who will undertake the next inspection and test.​

  • Where the report shows that remedial or further investigative work is necessary, complete this work within 28 days or any shorter period if specified as necessary in the report.​

  • Supply written confirmation of the completion of the remedial works from the electrician to the tenant and the local authority within 28 days of completion of the works.​

Why you should appoint PD Electrical to conduct your PRS EICR:

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PD Electrical is the perfect choice for conducting your PRS EICR.

Our team of experienced electricians are all qualified to C&G 2391 to conduct periodic inspections with the correct level of insurance.

With our competitive pricing and exceptional service,

you can trust to get the job done right.

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  • We are registered with the UK Government approved Registered Competent Person Electrical scheme to carryout PRS EICR's​​​

  • All our Engineers are qualified with City & Guilds 2391 or 2395 Level 3 Periodic Inspection, Testing and Reporting of Electrical Installations​​

  • We hold holds at least £250,000 Professional Indemnity Insurance required to cover Electrical Installation Condition Reporting

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Any Landlord provided appliances should also be PAT tested to ensure they are safe for continued use.
To meet these requirements a landlord will need to regularly carry out basic safety checks to ensure that the electrical installation and appliances are safe and working.

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Click Here to read further information on PAT Testing​​​​​​​​​​

Contact us today to discuss your EICR requirements and to book a survey 

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